> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://agency-swarm.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Starter Template

> Create your own repository from the official Agency Starter Template.

This is the official template for building and deploying on Agencii.

Use it to create your own repository with the correct project structure, preconfigured AI rules, and deployment-ready defaults.

<Info>
  The template includes AI rule files (for example, Cursor rules and agent workflow rules). These rules help AI coding agents generate framework-aligned agents and tools instead of generic scaffolding.
</Info>

## Create Your Repository From the Template

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the template repository">
    Go to [agency-ai-solutions/agency-starter-template](https://github.com/agency-ai-solutions/agency-starter-template).

    Click **Use this template** and choose **Create a new repository**.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/vrsenai/hP__yWsmTqj2yzIA/images/getting-started/github-use-this-template-dropdown.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=hP__yWsmTqj2yzIA&q=85&s=3c1f3c271abfe15fa88d4fc014e600e9" alt="Use this template dropdown" width="360" height="170" data-path="images/getting-started/github-use-this-template-dropdown.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create your new repository">
    In the GitHub form:

    * Confirm **Start with a template** is `agency-ai-solutions/agency-starter-template`
    * Set your owner and repository name
    * Choose visibility
    * Click **Create repository**

          <img src="https://mintcdn.com/vrsenai/hP__yWsmTqj2yzIA/images/getting-started/github-create-repo-from-template-crop.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=hP__yWsmTqj2yzIA&q=85&s=2630b33b3a352778ec121664b074ec03" alt="Create repository from template" width="778" height="702" data-path="images/getting-started/github-create-repo-from-template-crop.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Continue in your own repository">
    Open the repository you created and follow its `README.md` setup instructions.

    This keeps your project on your own repository from day one while preserving the template defaults.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Why This Template Is Recommended

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="AI Rules Included" icon="sparkles">
    Keeps AI-assisted development aligned with Agency Swarm conventions.
  </Card>

  <Card title="SaaS-Ready Structure" icon="cloud">
    Matches the intended Agencii flow: create repository, connect, and deploy.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Next Docs Step

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Platform Overview" icon="book-open" href="/platform/overview">
    Continue with the Agencii flow and repository connection details.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Deployment Guide" icon="rocket-launch" href="/additional-features/deployment-to-production">
    Optional: review production deployment details.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Customize With AI IDEs

If you are using Cursor to customize your agents, continue with [AI Agents (Cursor)](/welcome/getting-started/cursor-ide).

If you are publishing reusable agencies to the marketplace, configure onboarding fields in [Marketplace Onboarding](/platform/marketplace/onboarding).

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="AI Agents (Cursor)" icon="cube" href="/welcome/getting-started/cursor-ide">
    Customize agents and tools with AI assistance.
  </Card>

  <Card title="From Scratch (Advanced)" icon="code" href="/welcome/getting-started/from-scratch">
    Use manual setup only when you need full control.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>